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Identifying a sample of elderly people by a postal screen.

A Cartwright, C Smith

    Age and Ageing
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    This study identified elderly individuals using electoral registers and a postal screen. A novel technique was employed to improve the response rate for this important demographic.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health Research
    • Survey Methodology

    Background:

    • Identifying and recruiting elderly populations for research is challenging.
    • Electoral registers are a potential source for sampling older adults.
    • Maximizing participant response rates is crucial for study validity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a method for identifying elderly participants from electoral registers.
    • To report on a technique for enhancing postal screen response rates in this age group.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized electoral registers for initial participant identification.
    • Implemented a specific postal screening technique to boost engagement.
    • Focused on a sample of the elderly population.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully identified a sample of elderly individuals.
    • The implemented technique demonstrated an increase in response to the postal screen.

    Conclusions:

    • Electoral registers can be effectively used to identify elderly populations.
    • The reported technique offers a viable strategy to improve survey participation among older adults.
    • This approach aids in more robust epidemiological and social research involving seniors.

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